Kye Annand

Kye Annand
A blonde male wears a striped purple and yellow beanie and a black overshirt
Annand in August 2026
Personal information
Born (2003-10-14) 14 October 2003
Original teams
Draft No. 2, 2026 mid-season rookie draft
Debut Round 14, 2026, Richmond vs. Brisbane Lions, at Bellerive Oval
Height 200 cm (6 ft 7 in)
Position Key defender
Club information
Current club Richmond
Number 41
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2026– Richmond 11 (0)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2026.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Kye Annand (born 14 October 2003) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Richmond Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Career

Early life and VFL career

Annand played junior football for the Ocean Grove Cobras.[1] In 2021, he played four games for Ocean Grove's senior side, before becoming their number one ruck the following year and winning the Damian Clark Medal as the side's best and fairest.[2]

In 2023, Annand joined the Geelong reserves team in the Victorian Football League (VFL) ahead of the 2023 VFL season.[3] He played ten games for the Cats throughout 2023.[4] In June 2024, Annand sustained a lacerated kidney whilst playing for Ocean Grove,[5] and subsequently managed just one game with Geelong for the season.[4] In 2026, having spent most of his career as a ruck or key forward option, Annand transitioned to a key defensive position for Geelong.[6] The move saw him receive significant interest from AFL clubs ahead of the 2026 mid-season rookie draft.[7]

AFL career

Annand was selected by the Richmond Football Club with pick 2 of the 2026 mid-season rookie draft.[8] He was given the jumper number 41,[9] previously worn by Sam Banks.[10] Annand was selected to make his debut in round 14 of the 2026 AFL season, against the Brisbane Lions, at Bellerive Oval.[11]

Statistics

Updated to the end of the 2026 season.[12]

Legend
  G  
 Goals
  K  
 Kicks
  D  
 Disposals 
  T  
 Tackles
  B  
 Behinds 
  H  
 Handballs 
  M  
 Marks
Season Team No. Games Totals Averages (per game) Votes
G B K H D M T G B K H D M T
2026 Richmond 41[9] 11 008635121519 0.00.07.83.211.04.60.8 0
Career 11 008635121519 0.00.07.83.211.04.60.8 0

References

  1. ↑ "A huge congratulations to former Cobra, Kye Annand, on being selected by Richmond Football Club as Pick #2 in the AFL Mid-Season Draft!". Ocean Grove Football and Netball Club. Retrieved 12 June 2026 – via Facebook.
  2. ↑ Flynn, Justin (19 September 2022). "Kye caps off stunning rookie season". Ocean Grove Voice. Retrieved 27 August 2026.
  3. ↑ Giese, Susie (22 March 2023). "Cats finalise VFL List". Geelong Football Club. Retrieved 27 August 2026.
  4. 1 2 "Kye Annand". VFL Stats. 15 June 2026. Retrieved 26 August 2026.
  5. ↑ Flynn, Justin (18 June 2024). "Horror injury for young star". Ocean Grove Voice. Retrieved 27 August 2026.
  6. ↑ Sinnott, Paddy (4 June 2026). "Tigers pounce on Ocean Grove product". Armstrong Creek Times. Times News Group. Retrieved 27 August 2026.
  7. ↑ Twomey, Callum (20 May 2026). "Clubs to open mid-season picks, Bulldog gets interest, son of a gun back on the radar". AFL.com.au. Retrieved 27 August 2026.
  8. ↑ Richmond Media (26 May 2026). "Kye Annand becomes a Tiger". Richmond Football Club. Retrieved 27 August 2026.
  9. 1 2 Greenberg, Tony (28 May 2026). "Annand to wear No. 41". Richmond Football Club. Retrieved 27 August 2026.
  10. ↑ "Richmond Playing List for 2025". Draftguru. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  11. ↑ Pavlou, Anna (12 June 2026). "Kye Annand to make AFL debut". Richmond Football Club. Retrieved 27 August 2026.
  12. ↑ "Kye Annand". AFL Tables. Retrieved 13 August 2026.
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